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International Edition

European Commission's Green Goals Hit Roadblock After Election Swing to the Right

The EU Commission's green legislative agenda has stalled after right-wing parties made significant gains in the European Parliament elections.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

White & Case, Greenberg Traurig and Saul Ewing Recruit New Partners in DC Region

Federal legislation has fueled demand for energy, aviation, and environmental expertise, while IP litigation and AI technologies continue to fuel demand for patent lawyers.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Industry Groups Sue EPA Over PFAS Drinking Water Regulation, Calling Rule 'Arbitrary, Capricious'

"I believe that we're going to see more of a proactive, as opposed to a reactive, approach from chemical manufacturers with products containing PFAS," said environmental lawyer Kayla Weiser-Burton.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Court Orders Less Strict Nuisance Injunction for Chicken Farms

In a 92-page opinion written by Justice Brett Busby, the Supreme Court found no fault with the trial court on the first two issues, but concluded that it erred in defining the scope of the injunction.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Eyes Major Cases on Climate Change, Voting Rights Act

The justices have called for the views of the U.S. solicitor general, a signal of their interest in perhaps taking up these issues next term.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York's Climate Act, Five Years In: Updates on Grid Reliability

This article reflects on the five-year anniversary of New York state passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act by highlighting some crucial but under-the-radar legal initiatives to preserve grid reliability.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Tackling Plastics Pollution: We Can Do Better

Plastic products are inexpensive to manufacture and are durable. They can be formulated to perform well in a wide range of products such as pipes, fishing gear, food and beverage containers, packaging and wrapping, household products, clothing containing synthetic fibers, and vehicle tires, among other products. They are ubiquitous.
7 minute read

The Recorder

California Supreme Court Green-Lights UC Berkeley Student Housing Project

The justices said a hastily enacted 2023 law barred an environmental review from considering the potential impact of students' noisy parties.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Spate of EPA Action on PFAS Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

I will explore two of the most significant recent EPA actions in its continuing effort to regulate PFAS, as well as the likely effects of those actions. I will also discuss the possible implications of the Supreme Court's widely anticipated repeal of the Chevron doctrine on the EPA's recent PFAS actions.
8 minute read

International Edition

Rule of Law in Focus Ahead of Mexico Elections

The stakes are high as Mexicans head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president and to replenish both houses of Congress. Lawyers are worried that the result could discourage investment and threaten the judiciary.
3 minute read

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